Joseph Paul Donovan passed away October 6, 2019 at Portland Adventist Hospital from heart failure.
He graduated from Moler Barber College and celebrated 50 years as a Master Barber in 2018. He retired as owner operator of Donovan’s Barber Shop on Division Street.
His favorite vacations included cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii. He enjoyed trips to the Oregon coast. He was an avid Elvis Presley fan. He shared in the care of his mother-in-law for the last ten years of her life.
He is preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
He is survived by his wife Karen, sons Joe, Jason, Jeff, and stepsons Steve and Don, and is a beloved grandfather to numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Paul’s life will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 11 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. in Portland. A reception will follow.